                                 CODE OF VIRGINIA

INVESTIGATIONS (§ 59.1-441.4)

A. The Commissioner may, with respect to the offering of subscription contracts:

   1. Make necessary public and private investigations within or without the
   Commonwealth to determine whether any person has violated the provisions of
   this chapter or any rule, regulation, or order issued pursuant to this
   chapter;

   2. Require or permit any person to file a statement in writing, under oath, or
   otherwise as the Commissioner determines, as to all facts and circumstances
   concerning the matter under investigation; and

   3. Administer oaths or affirmations, and upon motion or upon request of any
   party, may subpoena witnesses, compel their attendance, take evidence, and
   require the production of any matter that is relevant to the investigation,
   including the existence, description, nature, custody, condition, and location
   of any books, documents, or other tangible things and the identity and
   location of persons having knowledge of relevant facts, or any other matter
   reasonably calculated to lead to the discovery of material evidence.

B. Any proceeding or hearing of the Commissioner pursuant to this chapter, in
which witnesses are subpoenaed and their attendance required for evidence to be
taken, or any matter produced to ascertain material evidence, shall take place
within the City of Richmond.

C. If any person fails to obey the subpoena or to answer questions propounded by
the Commissioner and upon reasonable notice to all persons affected thereby, the
Commissioner may apply to the Circuit Court of the City of Richmond for an order
compelling compliance.

HISTORY: 2004, c. 784.